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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1956
Page
5
A nostalgic column celebrates kindergarten as a prime life moment. The author recalls the wonder of the first day, questions from worried mothers, and the joy of early learning, praising teachers and wishing kindergarten paid like professors.
The Toronto Scottish Regiment Band announces a leadership change with six-foot-three George Steven taking the baton from Len Davidson, the six-foot-two veteran drum major, signaling a new era for the 64 year old ensemble.
The Cassville and Exeter Railroad, a 42 mile line serving Cassville to Exeter, Mo, will end operations after today if the final load of sack feed is not unloaded in time. Engineer Jim Ashley faced a postponed last run as the plant to unload the feed spilled over to tomorrow. The line, founded 60 years ago after Frisco missed Cassville, declined with highway and truck growth and will stop due to lack of income.
The Humboldt City Council announced a October 9 special election to decide if a Community building and swimming pool will be created for the town’s recreational program. Two ordinances governing donated park property were passed. Roof repairs planned for the water plant, building permits issued to Harold Williams for east side remodeling and Jesse Mendoza for a new dwelling. Rotary night featured a picnic at Community Park with brief session and an informal program.
BYF with one more member than Humboldt has. Dennis led the groups with adult attendance. The program featured a film This My Son. One hundred thirty seven persons attended, the largest in a year. Transportation was provided by Mrs Carl Pullman, Léroy Wellcome, Wayne Kepley, and Rev. and Mrs. Robert R. Wheatley. The Humboldt Music club will open the fall and winter season with a 3 p.m. meeting at the Presbyterian church. Mrs E N Hill, club president, announced today. Mrs A J Trueblood to direct the program with Mrs Ben Barfoot and her committee in charge.
Osage City, Kansas with 2,250 residents hauls its water by rail from Topeka 35 miles away after the reservoir dried up. About 110000 gallons are shipped daily as drought cuts river flow.
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